FELE Sub Test 1 Questions

A new principal has just taken over a school that has had less than desirable student achievement over the last few years. She knows she will have to make sweeping changes to the reading and math programs to get students back on track with state and district objectives and goals. What should be her first action?

a. Conduct a needs assessment using survey data, student achievement data, and demographics data. b. Evaluate student data and implement a plan of action. c. Form a committee of teachers to address the problems in reading and math. d. Hire an outside contractor skilled in this area for support in implementing a plan.

The principal is beginning the SIP process and wants to focus efforts on reading across the curriculum. What can the principal do to ensure teachers are on board with this decision?

a. Encourage content area teachers to build a committee to look at the data, come up with solutions, design a plan, complete a list of needs, and implement the plan by leading professional development in their content areas. b. Assign content area teachers to PDs that focuses on researched-based practices for reading in the content areas. c. Ask the state for resources that the school can use to increase content area teacher participation in the reading initiative. d. Hire an outside contractor who is highly knowledgable about reading in the content area to go over the content area reading program you plan on purchasing.

The principal of ABC school wants to focus professional development in the area of both reading and math. She also wants to cultivate buy-in from all the teachers on each team. According to the data, what is the most effective way to do this? See chart on pg. 27

a. Encourage the 5th grade team come up with a plan for teacher-led PDs to train the staff on these methods. b. Inform the staff that they will be required to attend PDs during PLCs focused on increasing math gains for this upcoming year. c. Create a math advisory council to help the teachers who are struggling to increase student gains. d. Offer incentives to the team with the highest gains at the end of the year.

Which of the following is the most effective way for an administrative team to conduct a needs assessment?

a. Evaluate the objective and learning goals of the school and then evaluate data, both quantitative and quantitative, to determine the desired goal and current progress. b. Design a survey to be given to teachers in regard to changes in the school to ensure all teachers are involved in the needs assessment. c. Conduct the needs assessment at the beginning of the year and develop a plan according to the data collected. d. Conduct the needs assessment twice per year: in the beginning for a benchmark and at the end to measure progress.

The assistant principal of TYR school will be assisting teachers during their PLCs to focus on higher-order thinking skills. What would be the most effective approach to achieving this goal?

a. Follow the guidelines of the district to ensure fidelity. b. Help teachers when they need it, but otherwise be there for support. c. Guide teachers in identifying goals and objectives, developing common assessments, monitoring progress, and using the data to drive instructional goals. d. Requiring teachers to establish norms, identify goals regarding student achievement, plan effective lessons, and work collaboratively.

The principal of LES High School is working on increasing the curriculum and instructional focus to include a targeted approach to student subgroups, specifically students who are identified as low socioeconomic and ESE. What should be the first step the principal takes?

a. Form a committee of experience teachers to analyze the data and come up with solutions. b. Review the SIP and analyze current goals identified in the plan. c. Disaggregate the data based on subgroups and analyze achievement gaps and areas of weakness. d. Delegate part of the task to assistant principal so time can be used efficiently.

The principal of ABC school wants to ensure PLCs are focused on student achievement, particularly in math. According to the data above, what approach should she use to maximize effectiveness? See chart on pg. 27

a. Have the 3rd grade team observe the 1st grade team and apply the effective strategies in the classroom. b. Hire an outside contractor who specialized in math to work with the 3rd and 4th grade teams. c. Ask the district to provide math coaches for 1st-5th grade teams in the area of math fluency. d. Using grade-level teams, focus on increasing math gains by mapping curriculum based on the test specifications for the state math test, while also focusing on the math standards.

Based on the data below, what should be your first step in addressing the deficits? (See chart on pg. 28)

a. Invite teacher 1 to come in and talk about her achievement data. b. Pair Teacher 1 and Teacher 5 for a mentoring session. c. Designate time n Teacher 1's schedule to observe Teachers 3, 4, and 5. d. Have a meeting with both Teacher 1 and Teacher 2 to discuss their data. e. Send out an email to the entire Reading Department to express your concern.

An assistant principal is conducting walkthroughs regarding a particular standard for 7th grade science: Describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate the history of its discovery to the process of science. However, the objective on the teacher's board for the last two walkthroughs has outlined something different: Identify the three aspects of cell theory. What should be the assistant principal's first step in addressing this issue?

a. Invite the teacher in for a post conference to discuss aligning the complexity of the standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom. b. Have the teacher meet with her peer teacher and devise a plan to increase students' state test scores. c. Request the teacher take time to observe another teacher in regard to aligning the complexity level of the standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom. d. Send an email reminding teachers to be sure to align their objectives to the state standards. p

The principal asks the assistant principal to put together a presentation for the first faculty meeting of the new school year. The principal would like the presentation to inform the faculty of last year's assessment data. What should the assistant principal be sure to do?

a. Make sure the presentation clearly and concisely outlines the data using visuals and charts. b. Summarize the data in small digestible bites. c. Focus on areas of weakness so interventions can be devised. d. Focus primarily on reading because that is the most effective content area according to the data. e. Both A and B.

What is the best way to cultivate thinkers who can compete in the global workforce?

a. Provide learners with opportunities to use technology that connects them to the world. b. Create learning opportunities for all students to achieve their potential. c. Focus on analytical and evaluation skills. d. Hire teachers with advanced degrees and teaching credentials.

What is the best way to cultivate life-long learners regarding teacher professional development?

a. Provide multiple opportunities for teachers to engage in district-mandated PDs. b. Allow teachers to decide their own path of professional learning based on interests and needs. c. Provide teachers will information of online PLCs. d. Require professional development points to renew teacher certification.

A new teacher has come to the assistant principal with a concern that his classroom management is ineffective. What should be the assistant principal's first course of action?

a. Set up a time to come in and observe the teacher and assess where the classroom management is breaking down. b. Assign the new teacher with another teacher who has effective classroom management. c. Tell the teacher it is all part of learning how to teach and he will get better as he gets more practice. d. Send an email to the department head explaining the new teacher's issue with classroom management, and ask the department head to address it at the next department meeting.

The principal of DGS Elementary School has been instructed by the district to implement the district-wide reading program adopted last year. Some of the teachers have expressed concern that the program does not increase comprehension, and they even argue it is having a negative effect on comprehension. What can the principal do first to adhere this issue?

a. Survey the teachers in the building to determine if there is a consensus among staff. b. Request the assistant principal review the data and construct a report to be discussed at the next faculty meeting. c. Call the teachers in and remind them this is a school-adopted program and it should be used in accordance to the academic plan. d. Conduct multiple, targeted walkthroughs to determine if the program is being implemented with fidelity.

The principal discovers students are performing proficiently on the common assessments constructed by the Math department. However, student standardized test scores are low. What could be causing this discrepancy?

a. The teachers are not using the District curriculum. b. The teachers are not following the scope and sequence on the District academic plans. c. The student have not practiced taking state standards. d. The classroom assessments are not aligned with the state standards.

Based on the chart below, what questions should you as the educational leader be asking yourself and other educators in the building. (See chart on pg. 29)

a. What can be done to exceed the state average? b. What can be done to maintain the current trajectory? c. What happened from 2014-2015 to cause less than desirable increase in proficiency? d. What can we change to make gains even better than they are right now?

Which of the following stakeholders are involved in the SIP?

a. administration, SAC, teacher leaders/department heads b. SAC, students, and administration c. district personnel, state legislators, and staff d. principals, assistant principals, and parents

An assistant principal is conducting a walkthrough on a new teacher. What would be an example of an observation where the teacher is in the developing stage?

a. asks low level questions, uses appropriate wait time and allows students to call out answers b. asks low level questions, frequently offers up the answers before students have a chance to answer, and allows students to call out answers c. asks low level questions, uses appropriate wait time, and requires students to raise their hands to answer questions. d. asks low level questions, uses appropriate wait time, and uses a system of calling on students so all students have a chance to answer.

A principal of a high school has elicited the participation of a few teachers in a new action research approach used in their weekly PLCs. So far, the new approach has yielded positive results for the teachers and students. What would be the most effective step in moving forward to gain buy in from more teachers on staff regarding the new approach?

a. at the next faculty meeting, show the teachers the data and take a vote determine if the program should be implemented school wide b. call teachers in to evaluate the data and ask that each teacher applies the new approach in his or her classroom c. provide opportunities for the teachers who are having success with the program to share their experiences with teachers during teacher-led professional development d. require teacher leaders to train teachers who want to implement the new approach in their classrooms

A principal recently worked with a teacher leader to develop a database that includes standardized test scores, classroom assessment scores, and report card grades for all of the students in each grade level. All teachers can easily access the database to review information and enter new information. Teachers' regular use of this database is likely to be most effective in promoting teacher effectiveness in:

a. clarifying criteria for distinguishing levels of student learning b. strengthening instructional decision making c. identifying obstacles to success for underperforming students. d. facilitating the use of accountability procedures

Walkthrough rubrics provide all of the following except:

a. clear objectives, specific criteria, and consistent expectations. b. quantitative data c. a framework to reduce bias d. qualitative data

Walkthrough rubrics provide leaders with:

a. consistency b. unbiasedness c. qualitative data d. all of the aboveThe

How can an educational leader ensure the faculty has ample opportunity to be successful in having students achieve on state assessments?

a. devise a plan with the department to use PLCs to plan together, construct common assessments and engage in test prep strategies b. encourage faculty to use PLCs to align curriculum according to the state assessments and provide ample time in their planning schedules to design common assessments and discuss student data c. choose curriculum aligned to the standards and mandate that all staff members use it. d. have the state send representatives to the school to discuss the importance of standards and state aligned assessments

An elementary school principal is conducting walkthroughs to determine teachers' commitment to a school wide commitment that all students are capable of learning and achieving academic success. The principal could observe this in the form of teachers:

a. displaying many examples of student work that reflect excellence in relation to instructional goals b. providing students with opportunities to address curricular content from integrated and varied perspectives c. using increasingly intensive instructional interventions for students who continue to struggle d. implementing a flexible grading system that uses each student's prior performance as a basis for assigning grades

The principal wants a new duty schedule to be approved by the staff. How should she approach introducing the new duty schedule?

a. disseminate the new schedule at the faculty meeting and open the floor for discussion. b. send an email informing all faculty members of the new duty positions. c. present the new duty schedule in an email and encourage anyone with input to submit comments in writing via email d. put the new duty schedule in everyone's mailbox and expect everyone to follow suit.

One way an educational leader can make sure the school is preparing students for the global workforce is to:

a. focus on relevance and rigor of the curriculum b. focus on higher-order thinking skills like evaluation and application c.provide opportunity for students to engage in project-based learning d. all of the above.

A principal at a low performing school wants to create a school climate that cultivates increased academic achievement for all students. The most effective way to attain this goal is to:

a. guide faculty to give students ample flexibly in determining what they learn and how they will learn it. b. provide meaningful incentives to reward faculty when a specified proportion of their students meet expectations c. use a variety of means to communicate a vision of high expectations for students and faculty on a regular basis d. prompt faculty to offer students a mix of individual, small group, and whole class learning opportunities

Teachers on a science team PLC are developing a lesson to increase students' critical thinking skills. What would be an effective activity to develop as a team.

a. have students go outside, collect rocks, and categorize the rocks based on texture, color, and hardness b. have students look at onion cells under a microscope and then conduct a lab write up on what they observed. c. have students analyze and evaluate plant growth data and determine how to increase growth over time d. have students conduct a presentation regarding their findings on a recent lab they conducted

ABC school will be adopting a new textbook for science. The administration has given teachers an opportunity to serve on the textbook adoption committee. The committee has been formed, and teachers are ready to review the different books. What should the leaders in the building do to guide the teachers as they make s decisions regarding the textbook adoption process?

a. hire a textbook rep to come in and go over the different features of the books b. allow the teachers to outline a way in which they would use this books to foster student engagement. c. encourage teachers to focus their attention on the ways in which the book cultivates content area literacy d. support teachers in choosing books aligned to the state-adopted standards

What can principals do to foster an environment that supports the development of a global workforce?

a. hire more teachers who are from the college of business b. ask the APC to schedule more STEM classes and train teachers accordingly c. encourage students to take AP and honors classes d. focus PD on ways teachers can foster creative, analytical, and evaluative thinking

A principal is concerned about a drastic decline in the performance of students from the low SES subgroup. The principal's most effective initial response would be to collaborate with faculty in:

a. identifying additional human capital or other resources that would be expected to improve the students' performance b. determining specific factors that are likely to be causing or contributing to the observed student trend c. analyzing the extent to which the problematic test results reflect the students' true skills and abilities d. evaluating the school curriculum and the content that is covered on the state assessments

School administrators are in the process of constructing a data report to be used during a faculty meeting to communicate standardized assessment results. The reports are likely to be most impactful in facilitating and improving individual teacher's instructional planning if the reports:

a. incorporate statistical measures, such as mean, range, and standard deviation, to characterize student scores b. compare an individual's current performance of all students in the district. c. provide an indication of how each class performed on each test questions compared with other classes at the same grade level d. include information about performance on each subtest of the exam.

The assistant principal of curriculum is deciding on new reading software to purchase for the school. What should he consider first?

a. is the software easily accessible for students who do not have internet at home? b. is the software program aligned to the state adopted education standards? c. have teachers been consulted first before making the decision? d. does the school have enough money to support the software this year and for subsequent years?

A principal plans to use student results on both district mandated interim assessments and annual statewide assessment to provide targeted, comprehensive approach to teacher evaluations. In using this approach, the principal can best ensure fair and accurate monitoring by taking into consideration the:

a. level of student success on teacher developed classroom tests b. perspectives of each teacher regarding his or her own instruction c. previous performance of the students in each teacher's class d. difficulty level of the content and skills each teacher is teaching

Which of the following is an effective ongoing practice to determine what programs leaders can implement to meet the needs of students and teachers?

a. needs assessment b. accreditation audit c. teacher/student survey d. walkthroughs

A middle school principal has determined that many students from one subgroup, which make up 27% of the student population, often do not benefit fully from the instruction their teachers are delivering. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate to offer teachers who are working with these students?

a. offer students frequent opportunities to work with classmates of their choice on self selected projects b. define different academic goals for students who are achieving at different levels or who learn in different ways c. start each unit of study with a focus on basic knowledge and gradually incorporating higher level thinking. d. use a variety of materials during instruction that are likely to be relevant and meaningful to all students

A high school principal is conducting research to recruit individuals in the community to play an active role in the schools success. The principal is seeking people to volunteer in the classroom, make classroom presentations in curriculum aligned areas of expertise, and serve as mentors to selected students. The principal makes it a priority to reach out to members of the various demographic groups that make up the school community. This action best demonstrates t he principals commitment to:

a. promoting all students success by valuing diversity b. providing learning opportunities that students perceive as relevant to their lives outside of school c. encouraging a sense of accountability for results among all stakeholders d. using a collaborative approach in solving problems and making decisions affecting the school

The principal of ABC school is concerned his teachers do not understand the school's large Hispanic population. What can he do?

a. provide ample opportunity for teachers to engage in ongoing, authentic multicultural training b. encourage teachers to read professional literature on multiculturalism c. encourage teachers to communicate with their Hispanic parents more d. have a hispanic heritage night at the school for faculty and the community

After a needs assessment, the leadership team has decided to focus on certain subgroups within the school, especially ELLs and low SES. The needs assessment data show these students tend to perform at substantially lower levels than they their peers both in the classroom and on standardized tests. The leadership team can best support teachers who serve these students by providing teachers with professional development aimed at improving their ability to:

a. provide differentiated instruction that builds on students' unique strengths and experiences b. incorporate project-based learning activities into the curriculum c. develop individualized performance criteria to drive instruction and assessment for each student d. create and implement standards aligned independent study programs

A new principal is evaluating teacher effectiveness by using the FEAPs. The principal can determine if the FEAPs are being implemented by:

a. providing each teacher with an instructional self evaluation form to complete b. spending time observing in each teachers classroom c. meeting with each teacher to discuss their teaching methods and priorities d. analyzing samples of student work submitted by each teacher

The state has decided to push for the use of more informational text in the classroom. In addition, all schools will be required to increase student's interaction with informational text. Finally, the state assessment will contain more informational text than it has the last three years. What should the principal do?

a. require all content area teachers to attend PD that helps them effectively teach informational text across content areas. b. form a committee using the Reading department so they can figure out how to attach the situation. c. provide opportunity and resources so students and teachers have access to informational text. d. send a detailed newsletter home to parents and students outlining the new informational text push and how they can help at home.

A principal has established grade level PLCs to provide teachers with professional support to improve school performance on state reading tests. A key school goal is to "set high academic expectations for every student and help all students achieve". To meet his goal, members of the PLCs should place focus on establishing ways to:

a. respond to students who are progressing at different rates in the classroom b. determine the kills and content that are most important for students to master c. provide students with enhanced opportunities to practice and improve their test taking skills d. create meaningful incentives that encourage students to work to their potential

A principal wants to plan professional development activities for teachers aimed at reversing a school trend toward declining scores on the statewide reading assessment. The principal can most effectively begin the planning process by taking which of the following actions first?

a. review materials disseminated by the state regarding the types of questions and tasks tested on the reading assessment b. identify high quality teacher resources aimed at improving reading instruction that are available in the school or district c. meet with small groups of teachers about the approaches they currently use to increase reading achievement d. analyze test data to identify specific reading skills needing improvement for subgroups of students

According to the SIP below, what would be an effective way to combat possible barriers and get you closer to your school goal? (See chart on pg. 30)

a. send home a parent newsletter outlining how important the at-home reading program is along with detailed instructions on how to implement the program. b. host a parent night where leadership provides the data showing how effective other at-home reading programs have been and also provide the necessary education and training so parents can be successful with their students at-home. c. have teachers distribute information about the reading program in their parent-teacher conferences for students who are having difficulty reaching reading proficiency. d. provide intensive professional development for teachers so they can accurately and effective implement the at-home reading program with students and parents.

What can principals and assistant principals do to see how many teachers are implementing the new math initiatives the school is working on getting off the ground?

a. send out an anonymous survey b. conduct classroom walkthroughs c. send out a school-wide email reminding all teachers of the math initiatives d. ask department heads to address the initiatives in their PLCs

The principal of ABC elementary school has implemented a new district reading program. She continuously monitors the progress of the program. Below is the data from the first two years or implementation. (See chart on pg. 34) After reviewing the data, the middle school principal should place the highest priority on answering which of the following questions?

a. should the school investigate other reading programs that may maximize reading gains for all student groups? b. how can the achievement gap in reading performance between the total group and the subgroup be closed? c. what factors were most important in promoting improvement in the school's overall performance in reading? d. how many students are in each subgroup, and how does the impact data?

The assistant principal is conducting a walkthrough and sees the teachers and students engaging in the following: 1. KWL activity on a piece of informational text 2. Cooperative learning in the form of literacy circles 3. Think, pair, share According to what the assistant principal sees in the classroom, she can effectively measure:

a. student learning b. student mastery c. student engagement d. student attitudes

A needs assessment is a systematic process for

a. surveying teachers to determine areas of improvement and where to allocate resources. b. determining and addressing the needs or gaps between current conditions and desired conditions or wants. c. using student achievement data to drive decisions made in the classroom. d. analyzing resources and determining allocation on desired student achievement.

The purpose of the SIP is:

a. to review data, set goals, create an action plan, and monitor progress b. to identify poor performing teachers and students and find solutions. c. to communicate goals and barriers to the teachers, students and community. d. to engage in goal setting on the part of administration.

A principal has blocked off time in teachers schedules so content area teachers in social studies and English can plan interdisciplinary units based on the state standards. By doing this, the principal is giving teachers the necessary resource of time so their lessons can have:

a. vertical alignment b. horizontal alignment c. common assessments d. lesson study